I'm not convinced they actually implemented either. This is the only article that speaks of it anywhere on the internet and it says it is to get it not that it was ever released. They even removed all mention of the features for each version.
Why are you comparing desktop to mobile? Stop. You're wrong.
Apple maps is working fine for me. Sure there were some mistakes early on and they also need to respond and fix errors in a more timely manner but I see big improvements. It is hard to complain when not long ago I was using a car navigation system where I had to manually type in the address which was very tedious and pay outrageous prices for map updates.
Amazing that people are getting a fantastic and FREE service where they can simply speak where they want to go and get almost instantaneous voice navigation and they still complain. AT&T and Verizon are the ones that really hate Apple maps, Waze, Google Maps and others because they used to make big money by charging for navigation. They probably still offer that as a paid extra and some idiots probably don't realize you don't need to pay for that anymore.
Maps (and I mean all mapping apps not just Apple) will improve over time. Nothing replaces good old common sense though and that is definitely not improving over time if people can drive hours out of the way and not realize something may be wrong.
Well, Apple also does have a desktop 3d map beta because its the new OS-X. It went beta yesterday. btw Iove there new integration of the desktop map with the mobile map. Very well done imo.
You call that integration bwahahaha. sending directions to your phone manually is 2010 and it was called chrome to phone.
How google maps does it.
I search for a new place on google maps or google search, seconds later its in google now with directions. Bike, walking, driving, public transportation, no need to think about it. Also if I open the maps app it remembers the search I did.
Oh well, another independent community assimilated by the Borg mothership. I've used Waze off and on, and never thought much of it one way or another. If anything, Google's traffic data is good for the most part (with occasional inaccurate data), but it looks like they're trying to bump up the accuracy (and of course, gather a new group of users to track).
While I like Apple Maps' directions and basic functionality (the vector maps scale much better than the tiled maps), the traffic data is one glaring weakness compared to Google Maps. While it's accurate, there's just no granularity to the information that the Maps app displays. It will display a red line for gridlocked conditions and warning signs for construction and accidents, but nothing to show slowing conditions or other less-than-optimal traffic flow. Google Maps does go to the opposite extreme by showing yellow and red lines everywhere for free flowing local streets that just happened to have low speed limits and a lot of intersections. Neither solution is ideal, so I just stick with drive-time estimates from 511.org.
Oh well, another independent community assimilated by the Borg mothership. I've used Waze off and on, and never thought much of it one way or another. If anything, Google's traffic data is good for the most part (with occasional inaccurate data), but it looks like they're trying to bump up the accuracy (and of course, gather a new group of users to track).
While I like Apple Maps' directions and basic functionality (the vector maps scale much better than the tiled maps), the traffic data is one glaring weakness compared to Google Maps. While it's accurate, there's just no granularity to the information that the Maps app displays. It will display a red line for gridlocked conditions and warning signs for construction and accidents, but nothing to show slowing conditions or other less-than-optimal traffic flow. Google Maps does go to the opposite extreme by showing yellow and red lines everywhere for free flowing local streets that just happened to have low speed limits and a lot of intersections. Neither solution is ideal, so I just stick with drive-time estimates from 511.org.
Re: "granularity"? On my iPhone 5 the line weight is proportional to the traffic interuption. At least that's what I see on highway routes, which are my main commuting routes of interest. Nope, just took a peek at a surface street section and there's differing red line-weights there as well.
Well, Apple also does have a desktop 3d map beta because its the new OS-X. It went beta yesterday. btw Iove there new integration of the desktop map with the mobile map. Very well done imo.
Can you customize it? For example can the user manipulate the map with overlays and icons the way you can with the Google Maps API? Can you embed a map into a web page? I don't do beta OS anymore. Just curious.
Obviously, Google Maps isn't nearly as good as the shills would have one believe otherwise the blatant copying of Apple Maps in the latest Google Maps Beta and the purchase of Waze would be unnecessary.
Mercedes updates even the S Class. And you're a fool if you think that Google maps is a copy of Apple maps since the Apple version is the copy.
I'm not convinced they actually implemented either. This is the only article that speaks of it anywhere on the internet and it says it is to get it not that it was ever released. They even removed all mention of the features for each version.
I have been using vector based maps on my Android phone for years now. What was released last month at IO was a desktop vector based Google Maps that integrated Maps and Earth, added some useful "related" search features and a UI facelift. Take a look at any Android phone released in the last 2 years and see for yourself.
It's the realtime updates (user contributed?) about stoppages, delays etc. that seemed to be Waze's forte.
I have found Google's traffic layer remarkably accurate - at least in Atlanta. It's much better than the one on my latest Garmin! I still prefer the Garmin for navigation in the US, but occasionally use Google Navigation when I search for something on the fly. But I always use Google Maps for traffic. I like the send to car integration with the Nissan Leaf, but it's still clumsy. iOS7's car integration looks much better if it indeed hijacks the whole in-car screen. I find the in-built car navigation to be pretty awful, although again, the one on the Leaf seems to be half way decent and can be used in a pinch.
He is serious. Apple introduced vector maps and 3D flyovers. A year later, Google introduced vector maps and airborne flyovers...
Google had vector maps on Android way before Apple used it, and most 'satellite' views were from a flyover, and vectoring wasn't in the iPhone maps app because Apple chose for it not to be until they made their own app.
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Originally Posted by genovelle
They only made it available to developers 6 months after apple. http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/05/22/googles-new-3d-maps-destroy-manhattan-in-the-wake-of-apples-flyover
I'm not convinced they actually implemented either. This is the only article that speaks of it anywhere on the internet and it says it is to get it not that it was ever released. They even removed all mention of the features for each version.
Why are you comparing desktop to mobile? Stop. You're wrong.
From last summer when it was released: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2012/06/take-flight-through-new-3d-cities-on.html
Deleted, like so many of us have done.
Apple maps is working fine for me. Sure there were some mistakes early on and they also need to respond and fix errors in a more timely manner but I see big improvements. It is hard to complain when not long ago I was using a car navigation system where I had to manually type in the address which was very tedious and pay outrageous prices for map updates.
Amazing that people are getting a fantastic and FREE service where they can simply speak where they want to go and get almost instantaneous voice navigation and they still complain. AT&T and Verizon are the ones that really hate Apple maps, Waze, Google Maps and others because they used to make big money by charging for navigation. They probably still offer that as a paid extra and some idiots probably don't realize you don't need to pay for that anymore.
Maps (and I mean all mapping apps not just Apple) will improve over time. Nothing replaces good old common sense though and that is definitely not improving over time if people can drive hours out of the way and not realize something may be wrong.
You call that integration bwahahaha. sending directions to your phone manually is 2010 and it was called chrome to phone.
How google maps does it.
I search for a new place on google maps or google search, seconds later its in google now with directions. Bike, walking, driving, public transportation, no need to think about it. Also if I open the maps app it remembers the search I did.
There is no difference between apple and google. Both are in it to make money, both have admirable and discouraging qualities.
I love my ipad and my apple tv and I love my android phone and google services.
Google makes the best software/service package in the known universe. The sooner you accept that the better your life will be.
Oh well, another independent community assimilated by the Borg mothership. I've used Waze off and on, and never thought much of it one way or another. If anything, Google's traffic data is good for the most part (with occasional inaccurate data), but it looks like they're trying to bump up the accuracy (and of course, gather a new group of users to track).
While I like Apple Maps' directions and basic functionality (the vector maps scale much better than the tiled maps), the traffic data is one glaring weakness compared to Google Maps. While it's accurate, there's just no granularity to the information that the Maps app displays. It will display a red line for gridlocked conditions and warning signs for construction and accidents, but nothing to show slowing conditions or other less-than-optimal traffic flow. Google Maps does go to the opposite extreme by showing yellow and red lines everywhere for free flowing local streets that just happened to have low speed limits and a lot of intersections. Neither solution is ideal, so I just stick with drive-time estimates from 511.org.
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Originally Posted by DroidFTW
Google has been collecting traffic data for years. I'm interested to see what comes from this acquisition.
It's the realtime updates (user contributed?) about stoppages, delays etc. that seemed to be Waze's forte.
Laughably untrue. Android is a hobbyist joke.
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Originally Posted by Woochifer
Oh well, another independent community assimilated by the Borg mothership. I've used Waze off and on, and never thought much of it one way or another. If anything, Google's traffic data is good for the most part (with occasional inaccurate data), but it looks like they're trying to bump up the accuracy (and of course, gather a new group of users to track).
While I like Apple Maps' directions and basic functionality (the vector maps scale much better than the tiled maps), the traffic data is one glaring weakness compared to Google Maps. While it's accurate, there's just no granularity to the information that the Maps app displays. It will display a red line for gridlocked conditions and warning signs for construction and accidents, but nothing to show slowing conditions or other less-than-optimal traffic flow. Google Maps does go to the opposite extreme by showing yellow and red lines everywhere for free flowing local streets that just happened to have low speed limits and a lot of intersections. Neither solution is ideal, so I just stick with drive-time estimates from 511.org.
Re: "granularity"? On my iPhone 5 the line weight is proportional to the traffic interuption. At least that's what I see on highway routes, which are my main commuting routes of interest. Nope, just took a peek at a surface street section and there's differing red line-weights there as well.
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Originally Posted by herbapou
Well, Apple also does have a desktop 3d map beta because its the new OS-X. It went beta yesterday. btw Iove there new integration of the desktop map with the mobile map. Very well done imo.
Can you customize it? For example can the user manipulate the map with overlays and icons the way you can with the Google Maps API? Can you embed a map into a web page? I don't do beta OS anymore. Just curious.
Originally Posted by Techstalker
There is no difference between apple and google. Google makes the best software/service package in the known universe.
I didn't know the Delusion Express made regular stops here. Guess the line to Insanity is out for repairs or something.
We get it, but no hurt.
Ooh, top tip, there. Thanks, I'll do that!
Like Street View, you mean¿
So you've finished the Internet then? Care to tell us the plot?
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Originally Posted by bigdaddyp
Apple users (which I am one) generally have great affection for their Macs and perceive Google at best as untrustworthy, and at worst, as the enemy.
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Originally Posted by steelraven
Google maps is getting better and better. I don't see why all the hate towards google.
Bigdaddyp about sums it up.
This is my daily go to app for traffic and routing.
Rethinking that now
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Originally Posted by genovelle
They only made it available to developers 6 months after apple. http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/05/22/googles-new-3d-maps-destroy-manhattan-in-the-wake-of-apples-flyover.
I'm not convinced they actually implemented either. This is the only article that speaks of it anywhere on the internet and it says it is to get it not that it was ever released. They even removed all mention of the features for each version.
I have been using vector based maps on my Android phone for years now. What was released last month at IO was a desktop vector based Google Maps that integrated Maps and Earth, added some useful "related" search features and a UI facelift. Take a look at any Android phone released in the last 2 years and see for yourself.
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Originally Posted by Techstalker
Google makes the best software/service package in the known universe. The sooner you accept that the better your life will be.
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Originally Posted by LarryA
Laughably untrue. Android is a hobbyist joke.
The last sentence is particularly so. The only thing missing is "resistance is futile."
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Originally Posted by jfc1138
It's the realtime updates (user contributed?) about stoppages, delays etc. that seemed to be Waze's forte.
I have found Google's traffic layer remarkably accurate - at least in Atlanta. It's much better than the one on my latest Garmin! I still prefer the Garmin for navigation in the US, but occasionally use Google Navigation when I search for something on the fly. But I always use Google Maps for traffic. I like the send to car integration with the Nissan Leaf, but it's still clumsy. iOS7's car integration looks much better if it indeed hijacks the whole in-car screen. I find the in-built car navigation to be pretty awful, although again, the one on the Leaf seems to be half way decent and can be used in a pinch.
Apple Maps is getting better and better as well.
...collecting personal data for years.
Google had vector maps on Android way before Apple used it, and most 'satellite' views were from a flyover, and vectoring wasn't in the iPhone maps app because Apple chose for it not to be until they made their own app.